Almost
With doubt creeping in on the morning of his wedding, Cedric escapes to a familiar place, bringing back fond memories of the time when he first fell in love.
As he takes a trip down memory lane, Cedric's psyche flips, and his heart is torn in two: the past, lingering on the edge of his mind; and the present, awaiting a decision that must be made.
It will be here that Cedric, separate yet whole, must decide on how his future is shaped.
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Rizcel GagawananDirector
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Matthew KerrWriter
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Matthew KerrProducer
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Rizcel GagawananProducerProducer - "Bad Ancestors"
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Kate JirelleProducer
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Zaine CooperDirector of Photography
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Matthew KerrKey Cast"Cedric"
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Michael HoggKey Cast"The Waiter"
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Elise ViolanKey Cast"Selena"
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Kurt BaylyKey Cast"Nathan"
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Project Type:Short
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Genres:Drama, Romance, LGBTQI+
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Runtime:7 minutes
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Completion Date:January 5, 2026
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Production Budget:10,000 AUD
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Country of Origin:Australia
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Country of Filming:Australia
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Language:English
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Shooting Format:RED Komodo
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Aspect Ratio:16:9
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:Yes
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Student Project:No
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Digital Cinema Package:Unavailable
Rizcel Gagawanan is a multi-disciplined Filipino-Australian creative based on Gadigal: producer, content creator, writer, director and performer. ‘Almost’ is Rizcel’s directorial debut for a major production. She produced the award-winning web series Bad Ancestors (2025 SPA Award winner, AACTA nominee). She also co-founded 'Kallective', a collective for multi-disciplinary Asian-Australian artists, and her latest playwriting work ‘Hanap’ was supported by Blacktown Arts. Rizcel is best known for producing BuzzFeed Australia’s video series ‘Filipino Week’, featuring viral Aussie-Filipino TikTokers, which garnered over 2 Million views across platforms.